21Shares Ethereum ETF terminates CF Benchmarks pricing agreement, plans FTSE license

21Shares Ethereum ETF

Terminated licensing agreement with CF Benchmarks for CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate, effective Aug 31, 2026.
Sponsor intends to enter licensing agreement with FTSE International Ltd around Aug 24, 2026 for index data.
FTSE will provide non-exclusive, perpetual license for ETF valuation and NAV calculation.
CF Benchmarks is unaffiliated; FTSE is also unaffiliated and experienced in digital asset indices.

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